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PUBLIC HEARINGS

Aug 17(1.) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS DATE: September 16, 2026 (Wednesday) TIME: 5:00 p.m. PLACE: Aunty Sally Kaleohano's Luau Hale, Hoolulu Complex 799 Piilani Street, Hilo, HI 96720 VIRTUAL: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1658294988 DATE: September 18, 2026 (Friday) TIME: 5:00 p.m. PLACE: West Hawaii Civic Center Community Meeting Hale, Building G 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 VIRTUAL: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1658294988 Notice is hereby given that two public hearings will be held to hear testimony from the public regarding the Department of Environmental Management's proposal to amend its Rules of Practice and Procedure, pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 91-3(1). The proposed changes will amend the (...) (End Date: Aug 17) (p1)
Aug 15(2.) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Liquor Commission of the County of Hawai'i, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 281 of the Hawai'i Revised Statutes, as amended, will hold a public hearing in the Hilo Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawai'i, on Thursday, September 3, 2026, for the purpose of considering the application for liquor license set forth hereunder. Protests and objections to the granting thereof may be made by any registered voter for the area within 500 feet of the nearest point at which the (...) (End Date: Aug 15) (p1)
Aug 15(3.) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Liquor Commission of the County of Hawai'i, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 281 of the Hawai'i Revised Statutes, as amended, will hold a public hearing in the Kona Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hanama Place, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 107, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i, on Thursday, October 1, 2026, for the purpose of considering the application for liquor license set forth hereunder. Protests and objections to the granting thereof may be made by any registered voter for the area within 500 feet of the nearest point at which the premises (...) (End Date: Aug 22) (p1)
Aug 12(4.) COUNTY OF HAWAI'I NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRODUCTION PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE RULES Pursuant to Hawai'i Revised Statutes § 91-3, notice is hereby given that the Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) proposes to amend the Affordable Housing Production (AHP) Program Administrative Rules. The proposed amendments will be available for public review and comment from August 12, 2026, through September 14, 2026. Hawai'i County, under Ordinance 22-77, appropriates a minimum of $5 million annually to the AHP Program to support, increase, and sustain affordable housing production within the County. These proposed amendments are intended (...) (End Date: Aug 26) (p1)
Aug 7(5.) COUNTY OF KAUAI PLANNING COMMISSION – 4444 Rice Street, Suite A473, Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii, 96766, tel: (808) 241-4050, email: planningdepartment@kauai.gov. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of an agency hearing with a public hearing and an opportunity for public testimony from all interested persons to be held by the Kaua'i Planning Commission pursuant to the provisions of Special Management Area Rules, Kauai County Code, Chapter 8, as amended, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 92 and 91, and the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the County of Kauai Planning Commission. The hearing will be held regarding the following: SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA USE (...) (End Date: Aug 7) (p1)
Jul 22(6.) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, notice is hereby given that the State of Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority ("HGIA") will hold a public hearing to receive public testimony and comments from all interested persons regarding the proposed adoption of Chapter 15-__, Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR), entitled "Solar Hui Program". DATE: August 25, 2026 TIME: 11:00 AM (Hawaii Standard Time (HST) LOCATION: Conference Room 436 250 South Hotel Street, 4th Floor Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Note: Please call (808) 587-3868 upon arrival to be escorted to the 4th floor. Participate Remotely via Teams Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/286841609 Microsoft Teams (...) (End Date: Jul 22) (p1)
Jul 20(7.) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (for consultation on housing needs) Pursuant to 24 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, notice is hereby given that the State of Hawaii (State); Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC), will prepare an Annual Action Plan (AAP) for Program Year 2026-2027 (PY2027), as part of the Consolidated Plan (CP) process. In preparation for this AAP, HHFDC will consult with local governments and residents at public hearings to be held in each county. In the County of Hawaii, HHFDC will conduct virtual and in-person hearings with the Office of (...) (End Date: Jul 20) (p1)
Jul 20(8.) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI'I'S 2027 FEDERAL HUD GRANT PROGRAMS The County of Hawai'i's Office of Housing & Community Development (County), in coordination with the State of Hawai'i Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) are beginning the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated/Action Planning process for Program Year (PY) 2027. In accordance with 24 CFR Part 91, the County invites all interested residents to participate in the following public hearings to provide comments on community development, affordable housing, homelessness, and other housing-related needs and priorities, as well as the (...) (End Date: Jul 20) (p1)
Jul 14(9.) STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES BENEFIT, EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to sections 91-3 and 92-41, Hawaii Revised Statutes, notice is hereby given that the Department of Human Services (DHS) will hold a public hearing to provide an opportunity to comment on the proposed amendments to and compilation of Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) Chapter 17-686.1, Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Program, of the Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division, for the purpose of alignment with federal regulations and recommendations. Brief descriptions of the proposed amendments are listed below. Chapter 17-686.1 Summer Electronic Benefits (...) (End Date: Jul 14) (p1)
Jul 11(10.) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Liquor Commission of the County of Hawai'i, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 281 of the Hawai'i Revised Statutes, as amended, will hold a public hearing in the Kona Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hanama Place, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 107, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i, on Thursday, August 6, 2026, for the purpose of considering the application for liquor license set forth hereunder. Protests and objections to the granting thereof may be made by any registered voter for the area within 500 feet of the nearest point at which the premises (...) (End Date: Jul 11) (p1)
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